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Showing 127,896 complaints — component: AIR BAGS
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
Out side of charlotte North Carolina
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
Airbag warning light on dashboard is blinking. After troubleshooting and running Nissan Diagnostics, Nissan dealer repair technicians cannot determine which airbag sensor has failed or in question. Potential risk is unknown.
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
(2014) — AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2025
Incident date: Aug 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that two dealers had been contacted since April 2025; however, the dealers confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced... Read more
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
Airbag light on drivers side lit up, clock spring is defective
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
My engine failed. Dealership put it through an oil consumption test which it failed. They ended up keeping my car for 3 weeks to build a new engine, add new belts, new spark plugs and new filters to go with the repair. After completing this repair they told me they noticed my air bag light on. They recommended a new sensor to fix it. Which I was to pay $600 for. I agreed to this and had it d... Read more
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
Getting a notification for "Front left safety restraint system fault" which disengages the airbags. Seems like a very common fault with Teslas but no recall has been made.
Incident date: Feb 20, 2023
Front passenger side occupancy seat sensor is bad and computer detected an air bag malfunction. Timing chain broke without warning.
MERCEDES-BENZ
AMG GLE43
(2018) — AIR BAGS
Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
My wife was hit pretty bad and was transported to hartford hospital and none of the airbag was deployed. I need help to sue Mercedes Benz. I thank god my daughter not in the car and my wife is alive. Attach are the photos and the east hartford can testify that none of the airbag save or protect my wife. I am disappointed at Mercedes and I have another Mercedes at home which am even scared to drive
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
There was a recall on my vehicle for the skid and emergency braking and was told it was taken care of Feb 2025 at my service appointment. I was involved in a car accident on Aug 11, 2025, everything that was supposed to be fixed in the recall did not operate during my crash. I reconfirmed with the dealership that they did the recall repair and they again said yes but if they did then the repair co... Read more
Crash
3 injured
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags ); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo... Read more
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
I keep getting a message to service airbags. Sometimes it resets its self but always returns. Only 13000 miles on vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
(2017) — AIR BAGS
Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
During a collision in which my vehicle was struck by another driver, the airbag warning light activated, my seatbelt locked in place, and white smoke with a strong electrical smell filled the cabin. No airbags deployed (frontal or side). There is now an "ERROR: Airbag" warning on my dashboard, and the seatbelt is completely locked. The vehicle currently has multiple open safety recalls for airbag... Read more
Crash
Incident date: May 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the is... Read more
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
As I approached stop sign and applied brakes the ABS and traction control light came on. My truck then started surging up and down As I attempted to proceed thru the red light my truck stalled and shutoff an on coming car had to stop aggressively to avoid hitting me
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
Continuous illumination of all lights on the dash. We have to reset the battery to clear the codes and it will do it again but the timing differs. Now, I am getting the “Airbag SRS System Problem” that pops up and then goes away when the vehicle is restarted. This has been going on for over a year. We have replaced the alternator and continue to try and find the actual malfunction as a code re... Read more
Incident date: May 24, 2025
On the passenger side the seat burst and the airbag curtain deployed. It is available for inspection upon request. This happened at [XXX] while dark. This has not been reproduced, but it has been confirmed by the Honda Service station. The car was inspected at Brannon Honda in Birmingham Al. There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. INFORMATION RE... Read more
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
The contact owned a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH and making a quick left turn to avoid a truck that did not have the right-of-way, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle. The driver's side curtain air bags deployed. The front driver's seat air bag deployed but failed to inflate. The front passenger's side seat belt retracted even tho... Read more
Crash
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving to the residence, the air bag warning light, malfunction light, driver’s side turn signal, parking light, and daytime running light illuminated. The contact stated that the instrument cluster went blank. The contact stated that for approximately five to ten minutes, the scene was visible. The contact called the independent... Read more
HONDA
CIVIC HATCHBACK
(2021) — AIR BAGS
Aug 12, 2025
Incident date: Aug 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware issue. The contact had not expe... Read more
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made ... Read more
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
My whole steering wheel detached while driving
Crash
JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE
(2002) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET RECALL R06 COMPLETED. ALL THE JEEP DEALERS SAID THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO GET THE NEEDED PARTS. THEY ARE ON A NATIONAL RECALL LIST. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP. THEY STATE THAT THE ORC MODULE AND OTHER ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL CANNOT BE OBTAINED ANYWHERE AND THE DEALER'S SAID THAT THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING MONTHS FOR THE BACK ORDERE... Read more
TOYOTA
COROLLA CROSS
(2023) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was involved in a major collision in Northridge, California, while driving my 2023 Toyota [Model], VIN: [XXX] . While making a left turn from [XXX] to [XXX], my vehicle was struck on the driver’s side/front area. I was wearing my seatbelt. Despite the severity of the impact and heavy vehicle damage, the airbags failed to deploy. Component/System Failed: Airba... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Aug 10, 2025
I got into a car accident that a ton of front end damage (the car was totaled) and none of the airbags deployed. I was alone in the car and wearing my seatbelt. I looked and found no noted recalls for the airbags in my specific car.
Crash
4 injured
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
(2012) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Oct 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about parts not being made available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not availabl... Read more
TOYOTA
CAMRY HYBRID
(2020) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags). The contact had been in contact with the dealer for over a year and was informed that the parts needed to complete the recall were not yet available. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer, but messages were never returned. The contact stated that the manufacturer ... Read more
FIAT
124 SPIDER
(2017) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: May 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was informed... Read more
JEEP
GRAND CHEROKEE L
(2021) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Jul 10, 2025
The airbags did not deploy
Crash
1 injured
CHRYSLER
TOWN AND COUNTRY
(2016) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
Passenger side headrest deployed. Vehicle was not involved in a accident. Was parked at the time. Is available for inspection. No one was hurt, but I'm now afraid that the driver side headrest may deploy while I'm driving and could cause me to have an accident. There was not warning or indication that headrest was faulty or ready to deploy.
MERCEDES-BENZ
REDUNDANT EQS 450
(2023) — AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Mar 26, 2025
The vehicle went to catch on fire and the electrical socket burnt so it could no longer charge. The airbag showed malfunction passenger side door. Multiple times the collision warning has malfunction and alerted there was a collision when none occurred.
Fire
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
The recall repair was completed 7/15/25. It never updated in anyone’s system. I have been fighting between Toyota corp and the dealership for weeks more like a month just to get them to do the repair. After it was done I got my car damaged. A whole separate issue. I need to get inspection done on the car; can’t get it registered and my insurance is hassling me. It’s been weeks of this nightm... Read more
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
I received Urgent safety recall notice from manufacturer. This car is under airbag recall. I do not want to drive the car to dealership for repair. It would cost $400 to tow the car to the dealership that sold me the car in Wilmington NC. I reached out to my roadside assistance and they said that such a transport would not be covered. I asked the manufacturer about mobile tech and they do not pr... Read more
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
Airbag light and rear seat Restraint lights are coming on. Driver seatbelt doesn't lock when leaning forward.
FORD
F SUPER DUTY
(2000) — AIR BAGS
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
Hood flew up and Brakes locked up when I tried to stop causing me to slide sideways unable to control it and flipped four times and the air bags never came out and truck was totaled.
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Aug 4, 2025
Ran into a cemex block with no light pole. The parking lot was dark and cemex block was not marked. Forward collision detection system did not work and airbag ejected some shrapnel cutting my arm and shatter ing my bone in forearm and wrist. I’m lucky it did not hit me in the head or I would be dead today. By the grace of god I’m still alive Amen !
Crash
1 injured
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN
(2017) — AIR BAGS
Aug 10, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
Turning on the car I got a notification on my dash that says error airbag with the light icon.
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
The clock spring has failed. There is a current recall for the clock spring mechanisms in the 2011-2016 Jeep Wranglers. The vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic who informed me of the recall to begin with. The fuse for the clock spring (along with all the other fuses) are working as normal. There was no warning lights prior to the clock spring failure (however, I've been told that it's normal)... Read more
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
Seatbelt failed passenger was thrown forward hitting windshield afterwards airbag deployed throwing passenger upwards hitting roof of vehicle Issue: Delayed airbag deployment Issue: Seatbelt failure
Crash
2 injured
CHEVROLET
TRAILBLAZER
(2004) — AIR BAGS
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
I was driving and a girl pulled out from a stop sign and hit my passenger side front of my trailblazer. Her airbags deployed immediately, meanwhile mine didn't deploy. My husband saved my face by throwing his arm over me!
Crash
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
I have been in three accidents, of decent speed, and my airbags never deployed. I was told to report that.
Crash
HYUNDAI
IONIQ HYBRID
(2019) — AIR BAGS
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
1. Component/System Failure: The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. Safety Risk: On August 5th, while driving on the highway, my vehicle was involved in head collision. Despite the severity of the impact, the airbags did not deploy. This malfunction exposed me to significant physical danger, as I was left unprotected... Read more
Crash
VOLKSWAGEN
ATLAS
(2019) — AIR BAGS
Aug 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
PODS system recall from 2023 was replaced, but now the same error message for the airbag not working for the front passenger air bag is now coming on again. VW dealership will not replace a second time, they are aware of the problem and have refused to help in any way. No passenger can be in the front passenger seat because the airbag does not turn on when the seat is occupied.
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
The problem seems to be with the electrical system the TIPM is malfunctioning. Wipers will stop midstream or run constantly, any time power is engaged in the car the wipers will begin to work whether the switch is on or off and regardless if the key is even in the ignition or not. Airbag lights are lit up, blinker switch will engage wipers to run.
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN for 2025 Police Interceptor - Utility While the 2025 Ford Explorer is recalled,this model for 2025 Police Interceptor - Utility has additional incomplete issues to be reported by NHTSA. As officers on duty should turn these models in to the nearest Ford dealer for competition of the following: 2025 Poli... Read more
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN for 2025 Maverick Please update the following reported RECALL to investor notifications forwarded for NHTSA: 2025 Maverick Safety Recalls* Securing the passenger airbag disable indicator padi lamp to the instrument bezel Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Please BROADCAST for ... Read more
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
As ZERO Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 shows Unrepaired Recalls associated with 2025 Explorer. Please BROADCAST...THE FOLLOWING.. 2025 Explorer Safety Recalls* Missing o-ring supporting disc on bosch fuel injectors Recall incomplete Accessory protocol interface module software update - loss of rear-view camera image Recall incomplete Missing dashboard air bag warning label Recall incom... Read more
FORD
EXPEDITION
(2025) — AIR BAGS
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
2025 Expedition Safety Recalls* Transit custom passenger airbag replacement Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete 3.5L engine cup plug inspection Recall incomplete As no RECALLS are or have been reported for this vehicle, this REPORT IS an initial report in behalf of an investor. Please BROADCAST "AMBER ALERT", AS airbags are detrimental for safety during collision a... Read more
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
My Subaru Outback 2022 experienced a failure of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sensors, resulting in the airbag warning light turning on and the airbags being disabled. The nature of the defect, the diagnostic trouble codes, and the location of the failed component are identical to Subaru Recall 24V227000 recently issued for the same model and year range. However, my VIN is not included ... Read more
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER SPORT
(2018) — AIR BAGS
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
This is a follow-up and correction to a complaint previously submitted for VIN [XXX] regarding airbag non-deployment during a passenger-side T-bone collision on [XXX]. A [XXX] child was properly restrained in a rear-facing car seat in the rear passenger-side seat. The vehicle was struck directly on the passenger side at an estimated 30 mph. The front passenger door was deformed to the point it ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER SPORT
(2018) — AIR BAGS
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 5, 2025
On 05AUG25, my wife was involved in a frontal collision while driving our 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle struck another vehicle at an estimated speed of over 30 mph, resulting in significant damage to the front passenger side, including deformation of the hood and front quarter panel. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. My wife was properly restrained and sustai... Read more
Crash
1 injured